GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz

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AMD

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

2021Core: 1626 MHzBoost: 2491 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Why buy it

  • 87.2% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Costs $1 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $350 MSRP).
  • Delivers 310.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 9.9 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $350 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

  • 21.2% higher power demand at 160W vs 132W.

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

2021

Why buy it

  • Draws 132W instead of 160W, a 28W reduction.
  • More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
  • 0.3% HIGHER MSRP
    $350 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.9 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($350 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H?
Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 2060 averages 87.2% more FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 3,448 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is a 2021 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 2060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 309.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 2 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
GeForce RTX 2060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 2060 is about $1 cheaper on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $350 MSRP, and you are getting 87.2% more estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data and 309.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 310.5%. Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is the newer 2021 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (132W vs 160W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H make more sense than GeForce RTX 2060?
Yes. Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (132W vs 160W), and staying closer to $350 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 2060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 2060 currently gives you 309.3% higher G3D Mark and 87.2% more estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 310.5%.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 2060Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
1080p
low108 FPS124 FPS
medium98 FPS112 FPS
high82 FPS96 FPS
ultra69 FPS78 FPS
1440p
low95 FPS102 FPS
medium83 FPS87 FPS
high69 FPS75 FPS
ultra60 FPS58 FPS
4K
low47 FPS56 FPS
medium43 FPS50 FPS
high31 FPS42 FPS
ultra27 FPS38 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 2060Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
1080p
low290 FPS155 FPS
medium247 FPS124 FPS
high197 FPS103 FPS
ultra155 FPS78 FPS
1440p
low192 FPS116 FPS
medium164 FPS93 FPS
high131 FPS78 FPS
ultra104 FPS58 FPS
4K
low108 FPS78 FPS
medium91 FPS62 FPS
high75 FPS52 FPS
ultra57 FPS39 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 2060Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
1080p
low635 FPS155 FPS
medium508 FPS124 FPS
high423 FPS103 FPS
ultra318 FPS78 FPS
1440p
low476 FPS116 FPS
medium381 FPS93 FPS
high318 FPS78 FPS
ultra238 FPS58 FPS
4K
low318 FPS78 FPS
medium254 FPS62 FPS
high212 FPS52 FPS
ultra159 FPS39 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 2060Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
1080p
low428 FPS155 FPS
medium354 FPS124 FPS
high286 FPS103 FPS
ultra244 FPS78 FPS
1440p
low357 FPS116 FPS
medium302 FPS93 FPS
high235 FPS78 FPS
ultra193 FPS58 FPS
4K
low204 FPS78 FPS
medium166 FPS62 FPS
high154 FPS52 FPS
ultra119 FPS39 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

AMD

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 13 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1626 MHz to 2491 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 132W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,448 points. Launch price was $329.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H's 3,448 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 309.3%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1,792 (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 8.928 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 2491 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 28 (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H) with 240 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
G3D Mark Score
14,114+309%
3,448
Architecture
Turing
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
12 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
1920+7%
1792
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.451 TFLOPS
8.928 TFLOPS+38%
Boost Clock
1680 MHz
2491 MHz+48%
ROPs
48
64+33%
TMUs
120+7%
112
L1 Cache
1.9 MB+280%
0.5 MB
L2 Cache
3 MB+50%
2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
30+7%
28

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2060 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2 MB (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+200%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
336 GB/s
System
Bus Width
192-bit
System
L2 Cache
3 MB+50%
2 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H's 132W — a 19.2% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
TDP
160W
132W-18%
Recommended PSU
500W
350W-30%
Power Connector
8-pin
None
Length
229mm
Height
113mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
72
Perf/Watt
88.2+238%
26.1
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H launched at $350. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 0.3% less ($1 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 9.9 (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 308.1% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
MSRP
$349
$350
Performance per Dollar
40.4+308%
9.9
Codename
TU106
Navi 23
Release
January 7 2019
October 13 2021
Ranking
#168
#150